The regulator opened a consultation on several measures designed to facilitate switching, not only in mobile but also in broadband and pay TV
Huawei’s woes continue
The Chinese vendor has appealed the ban it faces in the US. Meanwhile, the UK Government suggests a ban is still on the table and Deutsche Telekom suspends 5G procurement in Germany
Google changes its policy on political advertising
The company limits targeting capabilities for advertisers, and will seek to limit ads with false statements and doctored videos.
UK general election 2019: Labour pledges free broadband for all
Labour has promised to give every home and business in the UK free full-fibre broadband by 2030, if it wins the general election.
New funding rules proposed for universal service providers in the UK
The newly proposed rules will apply to the newly adopted broadband universal service, as well as other services.
UK re-consults on plans to award 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz in 2020
The regulator has revised its proposals for the award of the 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz bands following industry agreement to improve 4G coverage.
UK mobile operators reach agreement to improve mobile coverage
Following an agreement by all four mobile operators, 4G coverage will be made available to 95% of the UK landmass by 2025.
Vodafone shares unused 4G spectrum in rural areas of the UK
Ofcom sets out a range of measures to protect against high prices and promote fairness
In continuation of ongoing work to help consumers get better deals, Ofcom has set out measures to protect vulnerable customers.
